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lonely
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈləʊnli
Examples:
This is the fear of being lonely.
Build the broken, Touch the lonely.
He was banished into the lonely island.
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Common mistakes of lonely pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "lo-NELY" instead of the correct "LON-ely" (ˈloʊnli/ˈləʊnli). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "o" in "lonely." Some may say "lone-ly" (ˈloʊnli/ˈləʊnli), which alters the meaning. Tip: Ensure the "o" is pronounced as a long vowel sound, like "o" in "go."
- Omitting the "l": Some speakers may drop the "l" sound, saying "ony" instead of "lonely" (ˈloʊnli/ˈləʊnli). This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice the "l" sound at the beginning of the word to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes shorten the second syllable, saying "lon-lee" (ˈloʊnli/ˈləʊnli) instead of "lonely." This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Make sure to pronounce both syllables fully and clearly.
- Final "y" sound: Some may pronounce "lonely" with a hard "y" sound, like "lonely" (ˈloʊnli/ˈləʊnli). This can sound unnatural. Tip: The "y" should be soft, blending smoothly into the preceding vowel.